Cloud Architect

AAA

. Lead the design and delivery of secure, customer-centric cloud solutions integrated with on-premises systems .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,035 - $174,834 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering secure cloud solutions, particularly in AWS and GCP, while optimizing business processes and ensuring effective cloud architecture management. Proficient in cloud technologies, continuous integration, and deployment practices, with a strong focus on customer-centric solutions.

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AWS CertificationGCP CertificationCloud Architecture DesignTerraform and Infrastructure as CodeGCP Networking

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureAWSGCPContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryTerraformGKEBigQueryCloud StoragePub/Sub

Soft Skills

Business Process OptimizationAnalytical SkillsCross-TrainingKnowledge Transfer

Tools & Technologies

Atlassian EcosystemJenkinsCloudOpsEnterprise Architecture

Certifications & Qualifications

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect CertificationAWS Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud Computing StrategySecurity ControlsCloud GovernanceHigh AvailabilityDisaster Recovery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSBigQueryCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and delivery of secure, customer-centric cloud solutions integrated with on-premises systems
Guide ACG’s cloud strategy, adoption, architecture, management, and monitoring
Lead leadership, facilitation, analysis, and design tasks for seamless customer-centric solutions
Define, design, and deliver cloud architecture for enterprise applications hosted or built natively in the cloud
Oversee ACG’s cloud computing strategy, including cloud adoption plans, application design, cloud management, security, and monitoring
Steer architecture strategy as technology evolves
Serve as a subject matter expert on AWS and GCP
Define conceptual, logical, and physical designs for cloud-based solutions
Work with business units, application developers, security, and infrastructure engineers to design and build application components in GCP, AWS, and other cloud providers
Provide cross-training and knowledge transfer to colleagues, particularly on GCP/AWS platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Mathematics, or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and work experience
6+ years of experience
GCP or AWS certification is a must
2+ years of experience with AWS and/or GCP platforms, architecture, and related technologies
2+ years of experience as an Architect specializing in at least one technology domain
2+ years of experience supporting software development projects utilizing cloud technologies
Ability to understand business objectives and translate them into conceptual architecture
Ability to analyze business operations and processes and drive business process optimization
Experience with continuous delivery and continuous integration
Preferred: 5+ years of hands-on GCP experience designing and supporting enterprise cloud solutions
Preferred: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification
Strong experience with GCP networking, including VPC, Shared VPC, Private Service Connect, load balancing, routing, private connectivity, and hybrid connectivity
Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
Knowledge of GKE/GKE Autopilot, Cloud Run, Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, AlloyDB, Pub/Sub, and other GCP-native services
Understanding of GCP IAM, service accounts, least-privilege access, organization policies, security controls, and cloud governance
Experience with GCP landing zones, organization/project structures, migrations, modernization, high availability, disaster recovery, monitoring, and operational readiness
Experience performing cloud architecture and technical design reviews
Ability to serve as a GCP technical SME and troubleshoot complex platform, security, networking, and application-integration issues
Experience working across Cloud Engineering, CloudOps, Enterprise Architecture, Security, Network, application teams, vendors, and Google Cloud technical resources
Strong experience with the Atlassian ecosystem and Jenkins
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines, automated GCP infrastructure deployments, cross-functional project tracking, and enterprise documentation standards
Ability to work Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Successful completion of required background and drug screening
Regular and reliable attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus potential based on performance
Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility
Prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid basic life insurance
Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options
401(k) plan with 50% company match on employee contributions up to 6% of pay
Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day, 100% vested after three years of service
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with tenure
10 company-paid holidays annually for full-time employees
1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays, and 1 volunteer day for full-time employees
Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually, with 80% covered by ACG
Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs
Career development and advancement opportunities
Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts
Adoption assistance program
Remote work from a home office for day-to-day operations, subject to the ACG Flex Work policy